Author Question: What does the following excerpt mean in relation to the service provided: Suzie will schedule an ... (Read 43 times)

notis · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What does the following excerpt mean in relation to the service provided: Suzie will schedule an appointment next week if abdominal cramping increases in severity or frequency.

Suzie displayed appropriate good humor when she commented that she has discontinued any sexual activity for the future? a. This service is actually part of the case management medical team conference since the physician had no direct contact with the patient.
b. The physician provided risk reduction counseling and behavior change intervention because the patient said she wouldn't engage in risky sexual activity anymore, which supports preventive medicine services
c. The telephone call did not result in an E/M service within the following 24 hours, which supports a nonface-to-face physician service
d. This service should not be reported since the patient will be seen within the next week after the telephone contact

Question 2

Which of the following best reflects the service(s) provided?

a. Nonface-to-face physician services
b. Preventive medicine services
c. Case management services
d. Service that should not be reported

apple · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c) The telephone call did not result in an evaluation and management service within the following 24 hours, which supports a nonface-to-face physician service

Answer to Question 2

a) Nonface-to-face physician services